Altho Mr. Jays acquaintance with Mr. Gardoqui, who will have the honor to deliver this to your Excy. Might excuse me from taking the present Liberty, yet I cannot refuse this Gentlemans request to be the bearer of a Line from Myself to your Excy; His friendly conduct to me intitles him to every mark of Consideration in my power to shew him and I hope to the many proofs of regard which You have had the goodness to manifest in my favor you will add of convincing Mr. Gardoqui that you still interest yourself in what Concerns one who has the honor to be With the greatest Respect and Affection Your Excys Obliged and Humble Servant